---
title: "PPE Ref 4493 Provision of a Guava easyCyteTM HT BGR System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581101"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581101.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-04-17"
---

# PPE Ref 4493 Provision of a Guava easyCyteTM HT BGR System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581101

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of a Guava easyCyte™ HT BGR System, specifically referenced as PPE Ref 4493. This procurement falls under the goods category, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Merck, a large supplier based in Watford, UK. Key dates include the contract signing on 16 April 2019, and it is worth noting that the procurement process has now reached the Award stage.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those offering unique products without UK competition. Suppliers in the technology and life sciences industries, especially those with capabilities in providing unique and highly specialised machinery, would be well-suited to respond to similar tenders in the future. The successful supplier, Merck, exemplifies the types of companies that can thrive in this market by addressing specific institutional demands, thereby fostering business growth through targeting public sector contracts.

## Notice

PPE Ref 4493 Provision of a Guava easyCyteTM HT BGR System. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 4493 Provision of a Guava easyCyteTM HT BGR System. The University of Glasgow, Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine wish to purchase a machine which is a highly specialised machine that is exclusively made by the provider. There are no other suppliers/distributors of the machine in the UK. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351750 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351750

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351750
  PPE Ref 4493 Provision of a Guava easyCyteTM HT BGR System - PPE Ref 4493 Provision of a Guava easyCyteTM HT BGR System. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581101

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